Basement Flooding Contractor Toronto

Find a contractor with a valid City of Toronto business licence — required for BFPSP eligibility.

Last verified May 2026

⚠ Critical

For BFPSP eligibility, the work MUST be done by a contractor with a valid City of Toronto business licence. No licence = no subsidy, regardless of work quality.

Eligible licence types

The City accepts these licence types for BFPSP work:

Licence	Backwater valve	Sump pump	Foundation drain
T94 Plumbing Contractor	✓	✓	✓
T92 Plumbing & Heating	✓	✓	✓
T87 Drain Contractor	✓	✓	✓
T85 Building Renovator	✗	✓	✓

How to verify a licence

1.Ask the contractor for their business licence number
2.Visit toronto.ca/business-licensing
3.Use the Business Licence Search to verify status
4.Confirm licence is valid and not expired
5.Check licence type matches the work being done

Red flags to walk away from

⚠"We don't need a permit, just pay cash"

⚠"Our handyman friend can install it cheaper"

⚠Refuses to provide business licence number

⚠Cash-only with no itemized invoice

⚠Promises "guaranteed approval" of subsidy

⚠Wants large deposit before any work

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